Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers.
"If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this." - BBC Sky at Night Magazine
"I will continue to enjoy 'Philip's Stargazing' as the months go by." - Helen Sharman, Astronaut
"Very useful indeed." - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter
Philip's Stargazing is essential for all those who enjoy exploring the night sky, with up-to-date monthly star charts, moon calendars and viewing tips, as well as the best dark-sky sites to visit and astronomy festivals through the year. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy use, Stargazing 2025 is a comprehensive companion for both seasoned and novice astronomers.
* Fully updated colour star chart for each month of the year
* Viewing recommendations and practical advice
* Top constellation, target object, topic and picture for each month
* Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year
* Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2025
* The best places to experience Dark Skies
* The latest on Star Festival, Star Parties and astronomy-themed days out
* Expert advice from internationally renowned astronomer professor Nigel Henbest
* Special article by equipment expert Robin Scagell on small refracting telescopes
* Complete calendar of major astronomical events
* Top 20 Sky Sights of 2025
* Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms
* Clear explanation of the planets' movements, solar and lunar eclipses, meteors and comets
Rezensionen / Stimmen
If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this. * BBC Sky at Night Magazine * I will continue to enjoy 'Philip's Stargazing' as the months go by. * Helen Sharman, Astronaut * Really well laid out and easy to use. * Astronomy Log * An amazing book with amazing images, a book which I'm sure most astronomers would love to have. * Cloudy Nights * Very useful indeed. * Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter * If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this * BBC Sky at Night Magazine *
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Verlagsort
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Maße
Höhe: 208 mm
Breite: 148 mm
Dicke: 10 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-84907-652-4 (9781849076524)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
After researching at Cambridge, Professor Nigel Henbest was appointed consultant to both New Scientist magazine and the Royal Greenwich Observatory.He is a future astronaut with Virgin Galactic. The author has written over fifty books on astronomy and space, as well as presenting/producing dozens of radio and TV programmes for the international market.
